Apple Pro Training Series: Motion 4

In this complete revision of the best-selling guide to Motion 4, you'll create eight sophisticated projects including a 3D show promo, a network-style title sequence, a DVD motion menu, and an actual temp effect used in Overture Film's "Traitor." Each chapter represents a complete lesson, with a commercial-quality project to work through as you learn.

Learn from an expert

Master trainer Mark Spencer starts with the fundamentals of motion graphics and quickly moves into compositing, animation, motion graphics design, visual effects design, and the world of 3D.

Master every function

You'll explore 3D shadows, reflections, and depth of field; "fly" a camera from one object to another; ripple text characters on and off the screen with ease; animate date and time sequences automatically; and master Motion's remarkable new linking behavior. Along the way, you'll work with particles, generators, filters, effects, templates, greenscreen mattes, keying, tracking, paint and more.

Features

• DVD-ROM includes lesson and media files
• Focused lessons take you step by step through real-world projects
• Accessible writing style puts expert instructors at your side
• Ample illustrations help you master techniques fast
• Lesson goals and time estimates help you plan your time
• Chapter review questions summarize what you've learned and help you prepare for the Apple Pro certification exam

Did you notice?

You can work step by step with the book and accompanying DVD.

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Quickly learning about all the functions of Motion, so you can start video designing with ease.

Sample content

Find out just how much you can learn. Take a look at the table of contents and one chapter from this impressively thorough book.

Publication details

• Author(s): Mark Spencer
• Publishers: Peachpit Press
• Published: 2009
• Format: Paperback, 552 pages
• Dimensions: 7.38 x 9.13 in./18.73 x 23.18 cm

What's in the box?

• Apple Pro Training Series: Motion 4
• DVD-ROM

Mfr. Part No.: 0-321-63529-9